0.0625" (1/16") x .200" LOC 2-Flute Ball Nose Carbide End Mill, 1/8" Shank | MB-180

0.0625" (1/16") x .200" LOC 2-Flute Ball Nose Solid Carbide End Mill, 1/8" Shank – MB-180

This 1/16" (0.0625") solid carbide ball nose end mill features a .200" length of cut, 2-flute spiral geometry, ball nose cutting profile, 1.50" overall length, and a standard 1/8" shank. It is suited for precision CNC milling, 3D contouring, fine profiling, and detailed machining of small features.

The ball nose cutting tip provides a rounded cutting profile for machining curved surfaces, smooth transitions, radiused features, and complex 3D toolpaths. It is particularly useful for miniature molds, model-making, relief carving, and precision finishing work where a square-end cutter is not appropriate.

The 2-flute up-cut spiral geometry helps evacuate chips during cutting. This uncoated solid carbide tool can be used in plastics, acrylic, wood, modeling materials, and suitable non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and brass when appropriate machining conditions are maintained.

Because of its small cutting diameter, this end mill requires careful control of tool runout, cutting engagement, feeds, speeds, and workholding to minimize deflection and breakage.

Common Applications

• Precision 3D contour milling and finishing
• Miniature mold and model making
• Fine relief carving and detailed CNC machining
• Machining curved surfaces and radiused features
• Plastic and acrylic machining
• Wood carving and fine-detail routing
• Light aluminum and brass machining
• Prototype and hobby CNC applications

Features and Benefits

• Ball nose geometry: Produces smooth curved profiles and radiused details.
• 1/16" cutting diameter: Suitable for small features and fine 3D toolpaths.
• 2-flute design: Provides cutting edges with room for chip evacuation.
• Up-cut spiral: Helps lift chips away from the cutting area.
• .200" length of cut: Provides cutting reach for detailed contours and small features.
• Solid tungsten carbide: Provides wear resistance and dimensional stability.
• Uncoated finish: Bright carbide cutting edges without an applied coating.
• 1/8" shank: Fits compatible precision CNC collets and toolholders.

Specifications

Micro-Machining Considerations

The small 1/16" cutting diameter makes this tool sensitive to excessive cutting forces and spindle runout. Use light cutting passes, secure workholding, proper chip evacuation, and appropriate feeds and speeds. For 3D finishing, use suitable stepover values to achieve the desired surface quality.